Author: Crystal Fleming

Crystal Marie Fleming is a writer, professor and sociologist.
Academic Musings

This Week’s Academic Goals

Crystal Fleming
  1. Revise paper to send to colleague for writing group
  2. Read and comment on colleague’s paper for writing group
  3. Continue revising book proposal
  4. Submit IRB package #1
  5. Begin process of compiling IRB package #2
  6. 5 hours of library research for French Project
  7. 5 hours of library research for Fancy Theoretical Framework
  8. Identify grants for BHM project
  9. Grade Theory Quizzes
  10. Upload grades to Blackboard
  11. Review work of RA #1 and #2
  12. Assign work to RA #2 and #3
  13. Grade extra credit assignments for HDST
  14. Finish developing final for CT
  15. Finalize REI Workshop Reading List
  16. Finalize itineraries and paperwork for upcoming conferences
  17. Send material for ACJ
  18. File second ACJ report
  19. Review proofs for forthcoming chapter
Life Musings

MONSTER THRIFT HAUL: $700 worth of clothes for $33 DOLLARS

Crystal Fleming

There is a truism in life:

Men may come and go,
Work may delight or confound,
Seasons may change,

BUT THRIFTING NEVER FAILS!

I don’t even know where to begin.

Let me just first explain that I got two pairs of leather, Italian crafted Cole Haan boots . . . for $8.

Eight dollars.

Four dollars each.

Perfect condition.

I mean, does anything else I say even matter? Do you understand the gravity of what I’m conveying right now?

Take a moment. Breathe with me. Inhale. Exhale.

$500 worth of boots for $8.

$8.

I also got a pair of burgundy Etienne Aigner suede loafers. Retail? $70. I paid? $4.

That’s $570 worth of shoes for $12.

Okay, so, the rest of the haul, which, really, is just disgustingly indulgent at this point, was as follows:

  • Prana Satori pants – super elegant and sexy – (black): Retail: $80. I paid: $2.
  • Lands End corduroy slacks (orange): Retail: $40. I paid: $2.
  • Style & Co. dress slacks (black): Retail: $30. I paid: $1.
  • Lees comfort waist slacks (black): Retail: $30. I paid: $1.
  • Harriton Fleece (blue) – matches my awesome blue gelish manicure! : Retail: $20. I paid: $5.
  • Floral scarf (unknown brand): Retail: ??. I paid: $3
  • Plaid scarf (unknown brand): Retail: ??. I paid: $3
  • DKNY tights: Retail: $12. I paid: $1.25.
  • Calvin Klein tights: Retail: $12. I paid: $1.25.

Everything in the store was 50% off, as usual. And it all goes to charity.

Just another look at those boots. Sexy autumn, here I come . . .